PHP/ASP/JSP Source Backup File Grab for 2026-03-07

Mar 07, 2026 WebExploit

Last Updated: 12:12 UTC

Probing for backup copies of web application source files (.php.bak, .php.old, .php.txt, .php.orig, .php.swp). These files are frequently created by editors or deployment scripts and left accessible, exposing database credentials and application logic.

MITRE ATT&CK

Tactic: Credential Access (TA0006)
Technique: T1552.001 — Credentials in Files

Observed URIs

  • /wp-config.php.bak
  • /settings.php.old

Attackers by Country

IP Address : ASN : City/Provider

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